How to combat the extreme right, a global challenge with local experiences
European workshop - II anti fascist weekend
The recent surge of far-right movements across Europe reflects growing polarization, fueled by economic anxieties, immigration debates, and nationalist rhetoric. To counter this trend effectively, we must examine history’s warnings, understanding how unchecked extremism once destabilized democracies and led to catastrophic outcomes. By learning from the past, we can foster resilience and safeguard democratic values.
Coppieters Foundation and Fundacions Darder-Mascaró organise a joint event in Palma de Mallorca on 29 and 30 November 2024.
Experts, activists, and community members will come together to discuss strategies and solutions to counter the rising discourse of the far right.
Through insightful discussions, historical exploration, and practical experiences, this two-day event will shed light on the anti-fascist movement throughout history and the current challenges Europe faces.
Program
Friday 29 November
Opening Words
- Neus Truyol, member of Més per Palma
- Lila Thomàs, Fundacions Darder Mascaró
- Gonçal Grau, Coppieters Foundation
Talk: How to counter the discourse of the far right?
Fonsi Loaiza, journalist and author of “Machismo, mafia y corrupción en el Estado Español” (Akal) and “Florentino: el poder del palco” (Akal)
Saturday 30 November
Historical route through anti-fascist Palma
Led by Albert Herranz, writer
Round table 1: The far right threat in Europe and the world
- Iratzu Varela, journalist
- Alicia Valdés, philosopher, political scientist and writer. Author of “Politics of Discomfort” (Debate)
- Julie Pascoet, feminist and anti-racist activist and advocacy coordinator in the European Network Against Racism (ENAR)
- Dino Dupanovic, historian expert in anti-fascism and director of the Museum of Uma Luma/Bihac (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
- Anna Naudi, political scientist (UdL) and specialist in human rights, minorities and the far right.
Coffee Break
Round table 2: Fighting the far right and hatred. Practical experiences
- Gautier Sabrià, sociologist and activist from the Casal de Perpignan (Northern Catalonia)
- Fulup Plouzane, member of the Political Council of the Breton Democratic Union (UDB), former deputy mayor of Commana (County Finistère)
- David Karvala, activist of Unity against Fascism and Racism (Catalonia)
- Lidia Fuente, project coordinator of the Neus Català Foundation
Practicalities:
Where:
Estudi General Lul·lià
Carrer de Sant Roc, 4 centre
07001 Palma (Illes Balears)
Languages:
The conference will be in Catalan. Interpretation will be provided to and from English
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This event is financially supported by the European Parliament. The European Parliament is not liable for the content of the event nor the opinions of the speakers.
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This is a joint event of Coppieters Foundation and Fundacions Darder Mascaró.
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Header photo by Allec Gomes on Unslpash.
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